Noted for his charity to the poor. He subsidized Romanbakers so they could sell bread under cost, and restricted the spending on luxury items for members of his court. Subsidized public works projects. Forbade nepotism within the Curia and the use of the title “Excellence” for relatives of the pope. His reign lasted a mere twelve days; he died before his official coronation. His estate, 30,000 scudi, was bequeathed to the Archconfraternity of the Annunciation to use as dowries for poorgirls.